: a small round tight-fitting skullcap

Examples of beanie in a Sentence

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The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Inspired by the viral Bearista Cups from last year, the glass is shaped and painted like Snoopy wearing an orange beanie and green scarf. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 The clear 20-ounce cup came with a green lid attached to a straw that looked like a beanie sitting on the bear’s head. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 He was last seen wearing a brown shirt, dark shorts, gray shoes and possibly had a beanie. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beanie

Word History

Etymology

probably from bean entry 1 (in sense "head") + -ie

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beanie was in 1904

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“Beanie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beanie. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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